Psychedelics Encyclopedia

Traces the history of the use of hallucinogenic drugs and discusses the psychological and physical effects of LSD, marijuana, mescaline, and other drugs.;Cover; Title Page; Copyright; Dedication; Acknowledgements; Contents; FOREWORD; Introduction to the First Edition; Psychedelic Renaissance; Profiles; Pharmacology; Themes and Trends; Notes on Ketamine; Organizations and Publications; MDMA Update; MDMA's Historic Advance; Chemistry; Physical Effects; Mental Effects; Forms, Sources and Preparation; Psychedelic Obituaries; Index to new material in the Third Edition; PREVIEW; Cultural Context; Origin of the World Psychedelic; Other Terms Proposed; Varieties of "Psychedelics"; What are the Common Effects?; What are the Benefits to Humanity?